Pretty sure Curiosity killed the Cat

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Three very scary words....

This is it folks. I'm done. I'm tired. I have to get myself in shape again. I have to change my life and live a healthier lifestyle.

Being overweight and out of shape again really pisses me off. Especially since I'm smart enough and informed enough to know better. I know how to eat right, I know how to exercise. I know how much better I feel when I follow a healthy lifestyle.

Yet, I have clearly chosen not to do the right and smart thing. I have allowed myself to be lazy and to ignore what's best for myself and my family.

I have to face facts, obviously I know all the right reasons I should lose weight and get in shape. Health, longevity, energy, family, emotional well being, blah, blah, blah. But sometimes it takes just something assinine enough to kick myself into gear. Well here it is: it's swim suit season again.

Yes, I said it, SWIM SUIT SEASON. Those 3 little words have evoked more fear into the female species than any other words I can think of!! (ok, obviously I exaggerate, perhaps hearing "you have cancer" might be more scary - but maybe the chemo would make me puke and I'd look better in a swimsuit - but I digress)

I want to look better in a swim suit dammit. And if looking better in a swim suit means I've managed to get healthy in the process, then that's a great side effect! Wait, did I say look better? Crap, I meant to say "look good". I know I'll never be super thin, or look "hot", but I'd really be happy looking good. Looking fit and healthy. And I want to wear a few of the outfits on the far right side of the closet. Especially those super cute jeans with the tags still on.

So today, I start. I will eat better, eat less, and move more. Simple equation. I had a healthy breakfast and just came back from a 30 minute walk/trot with the dog. I suppose now's the time to post a before picture. My face is sweaty and shiney right now, no make-up, so brace yourself! I hope to be able to post happier looking photos as time goes on.